And Miss Noel had indeed had her revenge.

In Mr. Mondragon's defence, it was tremendously difficult to cast an accurate spell mid-stumble, but in the end he was the one face forward on the floor. Tyb supposed Miss Noel looked a great deal taller from there.

(He had the good sense not to say a word about falling head over heels, but this could very much support his theory.)

"A tie-breaker, then!" He declared gleefully. "Mr. Mondragon, if you will."

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